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Meta Platforms (META)
NASDAQ:META
META Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$387.10 - $652.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.19M
Average Volume (3M)12.77M
Market Cap
$1.61T
Enterprise Value$1.47T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.0
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Jan 29, 2025EPS Estimate
6.75Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 16, 2024Dividend Yield0.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.23
Shares Outstanding2,180,001,000
10 Day Avg. Volume13,766,262
30 Day Avg. Volume12,772,099
Standard Deviation0.12
R-Squared0.28
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)10.46
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)16.50
P/FCF Ratio24.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$760.82Price Target Upside6.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering47
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI And InnovationMeta continues to lead in the AI sector, with significant growth in Meta AI monthly active users and advancements like the Andromeda system improving ad personalization.
Financial PerformanceMeta reported 4Q:24 revenue of $48.39 billion that beat projections and achieved the highest operating margin level since 4Q:17.
Revenue GrowthMeta reported a significant increase in net income, up by 49% year-over-year, surpassing consensus estimates.
Bears Say
Competitive PressureMETA faces serious competitive pressure from TikTok, which may impact revenue negatively.
Operating ExpensesExpected increase in total expenses by 20-25% due to higher infrastructure costs and employee compensation may result in a decline in operating profit margin.
Regulatory EnvironmentRegulatory scrutiny persists, and the macro remains fragile.
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Ownership Overview
13.69% Insiders
26.23% Mutual Funds
0.50% Other Institutional Investors
40.09% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by Meta Platforms
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
META FAQ
What was Meta Platforms’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meta Platforms lowest stock price was $387.10 and its highest was $652.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Meta Platforms’s market cap?
Meta Platforms’s market cap is $1.61T.
When is Meta Platforms’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meta Platforms’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2025 which is 9 days ago.
How were Meta Platforms’s earnings last quarter?
Meta Platforms released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2025. The company reported $8.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.756 by $1.264.
Is Meta Platforms overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meta Platforms’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Meta Platforms pay dividends?
Meta Platforms pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.28%. See more information on Meta Platforms dividends here
What is Meta Platforms’s EPS estimate?
Meta Platforms’s EPS estimate is 6.75.
How many shares outstanding does Meta Platforms have?
Meta Platforms has 2,180,001,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meta Platforms’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meta Platforms reported an EPS of $8.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.756. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.554%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meta Platforms?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Meta Platforms’s share is Tiger Global Management LLC. It holds Meta Platforms’s shares valued at 4B.
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Meta Platforms Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$760.82 (6.86% Upside)
$760.82 (6.86% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
META Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $22.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
66.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
34.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Meta Platforms
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is a technology company specializing in social media and digital advertising. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta operates some of the world’s most popular platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The company generates the majority of its revenue from advertising. Meta is also developing and advancing virtual and augmented reality technologies through its Reality Labs division.
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META Company Deck
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META Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant revenue growth, strong performance in ad revenue, and user growth in Meta AI and Threads. However, there are notable challenges such as high operating losses in Reality Labs, increased infrastructure costs, and ongoing regulatory headwinds. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment leans towards optimism due to robust financial performance and strategic growth areas.Read More>---
META Revenue Breakdown
98.70% Family of Apps
1.30% Reality Labs
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META Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$760.82
▲(6.86% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering META
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
28/32 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+60.10%
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